"The current visit of the Cambodian delegation to Belarus is the beginning of a new stage of cooperation between the two countries," Lukashenko was quoted as saying.

The report said that bilateral contacts were now receiving additional impetus, mostly thanks to members of parliament from the two countries.

"The promotion of interests of Belarus and Southeast Asia is possible by means of the expansion of direct economic cooperation. At the moment, Belarusian products are supplied to Cambodia via third countries, and this significantly increases the final cost of goods and services," Lukashenko said.

The report said Belarus hoped to start exporting equipment and potash fertilizers to Cambodia.

Heng Samrin's visit to Belarus follows the the country's participation in the annual meeting of the Asean Inter-Parliamentary Assembly in Phnom Penh last year.